emily moon says the economy and job creation. and mark asks why we're paying almost $4 a gallon for gas. we here at 9news now in partnership with our sister paper "u.s.a. today" will be keeping track to see if the candidates address any of these issues and if what they say passes musters. we're deeming up with "u.s.a. today" reporters to bring you just the facts in tonight's debate. it's live beginning at 9:00 on wusa9.com. we'll be fact checking what the candidates say. we'll also live stream the debate on our website. then you can watch 9news now at 11:00 for the most comprehensive and accurate debate coverage and analysis. >>> ten years ago today a string of shootings in montgomery county that sparked the d.c. sniper case. they weren't the first murders the snipers committed but it was the first time they carried out so many attacks in such a short period of time. 9 news now reporter kristin fisher is live in silver spring with more on a look back. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, mike. well, ten years ago, today was t